Miele G 6165 SCVi Futura Crystal Installation Manual

Operating InstructionsDishwasherTo prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions be‐fore installation or use.en-US M.-Nr. 10 014 110HG

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS10 The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance isnot repaired by a Miele-authorized service te

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS11Proper installation The dishwasher must be installed and connected in compliancewith the installation plan. Be carefu

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS12Proper use Do not use solvents in the dishwasher. Danger of explosion! Do not inhale or ingest powder detergent. Dish

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS13 In an appliance with a cutlery basket (depending on model), cut‐lery is cleaned and dried more efficiently if placed

Guide to the dishwasher14Appliance overviewaUpper spray arm (not visible) bCutlery tray (depending on model) cUpper basket dMiddle spray arm eAir inta

Guide to the dishwasher15Control panelaOptical Interface bProgram selection cTime display dCheck/Refill indicators eDelay Start button  with indicato

Caring for the environment16Disposal of packaging materialThe cardboard box and packaging pro‐tect the appliance during shipping.These materials are b

Before using for the first time17Opening the door Pull the handle to open the door.If the door is opened during operation,all functions are automatic

Before using for the first time18Water softenerIn order to achieve good cleaning re‐sults, the dishwasher needs to operatewith soft water. Hard water

Before using for the first time19Displaying and setting the waterhardness level Turn the dishwasher off with the button, if it is turned on. Press

Contents2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 5Guide to the dishwasher ...

Before using for the first time20°d gr/gal °f Time dis‐play1 1 2 12 2 4 23 3 5 34 4 7 45 5 9 56 6 11 67 7 13 78 8 14 89 9 16 910 10 18 1011 11 20 1112

Before using for the first time21Before using the appliance forthe first time, you require:– Approx. 2 qt (2 l) of water– Approx. 2 kg (4 lbs) of dish

Before using for the first time22Filling the salt reservoirImportant! Before filling the salt res‐ervoir with dishwasher salt for thefirst time, you m

Before using for the first time23Salt refill indicator Fill the salt reservoir with dishwashersalt when the Salt indicator lightcomes on (If it comes

Before using for the first time24Rinse aidRinse aid is needed to prevent spottingon dishes and glassware. The rinse aidis filled in the reservoir and

Before using for the first time25Rinse aid indicatorWhen the Rinse Aid indicator lights up,the rinse aid reservoir contains suffi‐cient rinse aid for

Loading the dishwasher26TipsRemove coarse food residues from thedishware.There is no need to rinse items underrunning water! Do not wash items soiled

Loading the dishwasher27Items not recommended for dish‐washing– Wooden cutlery, cutting boards anddishware or items with wooden parts– Craft items, an

Loading the dishwasher28Loading examplesLoading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basketLower basketCutlery tray (depending on mod

Loading the dishwasher29Loading for 16 standard place settings with cutlery trayUpper basket Lower basketCutlery tray (depending on model)

Contents3Turning off ... 43Unloading the di

Loading the dishwasher30Loading for 10 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher31Loading for 13 standard place settings with cutlery basketUpper basketLower basketCutlery basket

Loading the dishwasher32Upper basket For safety reasons, do not oper‐ate the dishwasher without the upperand lower baskets in place (exceptwhen runni

Loading the dishwasher33Adjusting the upper basketIn order to gain more space for talleritems the upper basket can be adjustedon three levels with 3/4

Loading the dishwasher34Lower basket For larger and heavier items such asplates, serving platters, saucepans,bowls, etc.Glasses, cups and small items

Loading the dishwasher35Glass rack The glass rack can be raised to makemore room for tall items. Stem glassware, e.g. wine glasses orchampagne flute

Loading the dishwasher36Cutlery3D cutlery tray (depending on model) Arrange the cutlery in the tray asshown.To make unloading much easier, cutlerysho

Loading the dishwasher37Cutlery basket (depending on model)The cutlery basket can be placed any‐where on the front rows of spikes in thelower basket.

Operation38Detergent Only use detergents formulatedfor domestic dishwashers.Refer to the manufacturer's packagingas to whether Tab products are

Operation39Adding detergent Press the opening catch on the de‐tergent dispenser. The flap will springopen.The flap is always open at the end of aprog

Contents4Water connection... 74Connection to the water s

Operation40Turning on Turn on the water supply if it is turnedoff. Open the door. Make sure the spray arms are not ob‐structed. Turn the dishwashe

Operation41Starting a program Start the program by closing the doorwithin four seconds of the last pressof a button.The program will begin.The Optica

Operation42Energy managementTo save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically 10 minutes af‐ter the last time a button has beenpressed or 10

Operation43Turning offAt the end of a program: Open the door. The dishwasher can be switched offat any time using the  button.Turning the dishwashe

Operation44Interrupting a programThe program will be interrupted as soonas you open the door.After four seconds, the indicator light ofthe selected pr

Options45Short The Short  option reduces the dura‐tion of programs in which this option isavailable.In order to achieve optimum cleaningresults, con

Options46Turning off the refill indicatorsIf you consistently use a Tab detergent,you can deactivate the refill indicators ifyou wish. Open the door.

Options47Delay StartYou can set the start time for a pro‐gram, e.g., to take advantage of nighttime electricity rates. The start time canbe delayed be

Options48 Open the door if you need to checkhow long the delay period has left torun.The time up until the program starts willcount down in the displ

Options49Buzzer tonesA sequence of audible tones will soundat the end of the program or if there is afault.The buzzer at the end of a program andthe w

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5This dishwasher complies with current safety requirements. Inap‐propriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and

Options50Optimize Standby"Optimize Standby" is activated by de‐fault.To save energy, the dishwasher willswitch off automatically a few minut

Options51Factory default settingsIf you have altered any settings fromthe factory default, you can reset themback to the factory default settings asfo

Program overview52Program When to use Program sequencePre-washMainwashInterimrinseFinalrinseDryingNormal Program for regular use tocompletely wash a f

Cleaning and care53Check and clean your dishwasherregularly. This will help avoid prob‐lems and faults. All surfaces are susceptible toscratching.Con

Cleaning and care54Cleaning the door front If soiling remains longer, it mayhappen that the surfaces can be‐come discolored or changed.Remove any soi

Cleaning and care55Filter systemThe filter system in the base of thewash cabinet prevents food from beingredeposited on dishes. It also protectsthe ci

Cleaning and care56To clean the inside of the filter, the flapmust be opened: Press catches  together in the di‐rection of the arrows as shown, ando

Cleaning and care57Cleaning the spray armsParticles of food can get stuck in thespray arm jets and bearings. The sprayarms should therefore be inspect

Frequently Asked Questions58With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of the appli‐ance, some of which may result from inc

Frequently Asked Questions59Problem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.All the program indica‐

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS6Correct use This dishwasher is intended for use in domestic households andsimilar residential environments. This dishw

Frequently Asked Questions60Water intake faultProblem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.The I

Frequently Asked Questions61Water drainage faultProblem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The buzzer is sounding.The

Frequently Asked Questions62General problemsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe Optical Interface isflashing quickly.The warning buzzer issounding.

Frequently Asked Questions63NoisesProblem Possible cause and solutionThere is a knockingnoise in the wash cabi‐net.A spray arm is hitting the dishware

Frequently Asked Questions64Poor cleaning resultsProblem Possible cause and solutionThe dishes are notclean.The dishes were not loaded correctly.  Se

Frequently Asked Questions65Problem Possible cause and solutionDishware is not dry orcutlery and glasses arespotty.The rinse aid dosage is set too low

Frequently Asked Questions66Problem Possible cause and solutionWhite residue is visibleon dishware and cut‐lery, clouding occurs onglassware; this fil

Frequently asked questions67Cleaning the drain pump andnon-return valveIf the water has not been pumped awayat the end of a program, the drain pumpor

Customer service68RepairsFor problems that you cannot resolveon your own, please contact:– your Miele dealer or– Miele ServiceThe telephone number for

Optional accessories69Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid, aswell as cleaning and care products, areavailable as optional accessories.All the products

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS7Safety with children Children must be kept away from the appliance unless they areconstantly supervised. Children shou

Optional accessories70Dishwasher care productsMiele cleaning and care products pro‐vide optimum care for your dishwasher.Dishwasher cleaner– Cleans th

71Installation InstructionsPlease refer to the Installation Diagram supplied with these instructions.To comply with IEC sound testing protocols, pleas

Electrical connection72Installation, repairs and other workby unqualified persons could bedangerous.Check that the voltage, frequencyand fuse rating s

Electrical connection73Hardwired electrical connectionIt is possible to hardwire this applianceto an existing power cable.CAUTION: Before servicing, d

Water connection74Connection to the water sup‐ply Water in the dishwasher mustnot be used as drinking water.– The dishwasher may be connected toa col

Water connection75Drainage– The machine comes equipped with abuilt-in non-return valve on the dis‐charge side to prevent waste waterfrom flowing back

Sound emission testing76Prerequisites for sound emission testsLoad the dishwasher with 16 standard place settings and use the Normal pro‐gram.Setup fo

Sound emission testing77 Push the provided fleece strips (depending on model) under the toe-kick until itis flush with the appliance feet . Push th

Sound emission testing78 Remove the protective film from the provided insulating strip (depending onmodel) . Push the insulating strip into the fro

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS8Technical safety Installation, repair, and maintenance work should only be per‐formed by a Miele-authorized service tec

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS9 To avoid the risk of damage to the dishwasher, make sure that theconnection data on the data plate (fuse rating, volta